adj
ravening
Ravening (adj) means Extremely hungry and greedy for food.
adj
1
Extremely hungry and greedy for food.
"There is no shortage of ravening friends and relatives on the day one hits the lottery."
2
Exposed to being hunted and devoured by a predator.
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Etymology
Present participle of the obsolete verb raven (“to prey”).
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Rhymes for ravening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ravening?
"ravening" (adj) means extremely hungry and greedy for food.
What is another word for ravening?
Other words for "ravening" include voracious, esurient, vulturous, wolfish, rapacious, ravenous.
What is the opposite of ravening?
The opposite of "ravening" is abstemious.
What are the different meanings of ravening?
"ravening" has 2 main meanings: 1. Extremely hungry and greedy for food; 2. Exposed to being hunted and devoured by a predator.
